So now that we've established that there are few places a flask doesn't come in handy, let's talk style. Whipping out a pint of Ketel One from your bag ranks right up there on the tacky scale with skulking away from what's-his-name's place with your panties stuffed in your purse. You need a flask that says “class act” or one that purrs, “Hey baby, wanna share a drink?” Decide what you want your flask to say about you, and let's go shopping.

Flasks and flask sets we think are nifty:
For the animal in you: furry faux leopard flask, $? [I've called for a price on this, but no one calls me back.] www.therestlessmouse.com
When you feel like a bad girl, a very, very bad girl: lipstick red croc-embossed leather by Julia Knight, $49.95; mini key chain flasks also come in orange, pink and lime, $19.95 (clearly NOT for the designated driver). Available at Sur la Table, www.surlatable.com

Oh so coy: This tricky number looks like binoculars but unscrew the lens and fill'er up baby. Barnocular flask, $18.99; www.after5catalog.com

Rescue me: Martini First-Aid comes with two stainless steel martini glasses, 2 stainless steel flasks, a bullet-shaped shaker and a hidden compartment for olives, all in a thermal carrying case. $89.99, www.after5catalog.com

Now THAT'S what I call a mini-bar: Thermal carrying case comes with stainless shaker, two olive picks and three flasks-one for the vodka, one for the gin and one for the vermouth (duh). Three Flask Mini Bar, $89.99, www.after5catalog.com

When you feel dainty: This flask comes complete with a shot glass so you can be very ladylike when you're knocking back a few. Flask with shot cup, $29.95, www.gunthergifts.com

When you want to look like you're in high demand. Cell phone flask with leather carrying case, $30, www.gunthergifts.com

These flasks will get you noticed, but they're too flimsy for the really Good Stuff:
Hot pink glitter flask and heart-shaped flask; available at Urban Outfitters, 800-282-2200, www.urbanoutfitters.com, $18 - $24

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